Urban Drainage & Stormwater - Ft. Worth

Service Description

Course Topics: POST INSTALLATION INSPECTION: I wish we had known about this earlier! The ability to go back in time and make a change that would have prevented a current problem would be a tremendous asset. Unfortunately, unless you possess a Wayback Machine, a phone booth at Circle K, a DeLorean, or a magic school bus, this is not yet possible. Therefore, inspection during every phase of a project: pre-construction, during construction, and post-construction, is critical. As we know, different material types and different construction methods require the inspector to focus on different things. We will look at the inspection process for storm drainage pipe installation and provide some helpful tips and resources to assist the inspector in the process of ensuring a safe, resilient and long lasting infrastructure project. ACCELERATED PROJECT DELIVERY: This Traffic Sucks! When Will this Project Be Completed? Unfortunately for us, the public typically does not understand the complexities of an infrastructure project. All they know is that they are being inconvenienced. Thus we strive to shorten project delivery schedules. Delivering projects early can benefit our citizenry in multiple ways: by shortening detours and traffic disruption, removing safety hazards, and minimizing environmental impact. We will discuss the concept of "Every Day Counts" and explore options for delivering projects early using Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts and precast couplings. STANDARDIZATION OF PRECAST: What do you mean it’s not in stock? Walk through the creation of the TxDOT Standard Inlet and Manhole Program; its backstory, its implementation state-wide and benefits realized since inception. This seminar will be an in-depth discussion on how TxDOT streamlined the design/bid/build process through state-wide standardization and modularity. Come listen to lessons learned and how these best practices can be implemented at your local municipal level to expedite your CIP projects and make the most of your city budget.